Obituaries

Richard G. Musland

May 10, 2021

Richard G. Musland, age 51, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away unexpectedly, Monday morning, May 10, 2021 at his home.

He was born December 16, 1969 in Wisconsin Rapids, the son of Gene and Rosemary (Hosen) Bloede and the foster son of Linda Hammond.

Richard worked construction for many years.

He is survived by...

Marvin "Marv" Vriezen

May 7, 2021

Marvin “Marv” Vriezen of Wautoma, formerly of Delavan, passed away on Friday May 7, 2021 at Heartland House in Wautoma.

Marvin was born on June 10, 1935, the fifth of six children of John C. Vriezen Sr and Berendina (Dena) C. (Sandbulte) Vriezen in Todd County, South Dakota on the  Rosebud Indian Reservation.  After graduating from Delavan...

John A. Meronek Jr.

Apr 27, 2021

John A. Meronek Jr., age 71, of Coloma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Tuesday morning, April 27, 2021 at his home in Coloma.  To honor John's wishes private family services were held at the Stahl Celebration & Remembrance Center in Wautoma.

Jerald "Jerry" H. Sieg

Apr 27, 2021

Jerald (Jerry) Harvey Sieg, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 27th after an unexpected battle with cancer.  Born November 25, 1943, Jerry was the first child of Dora (Maldari) and Harvey Sieg.  He grew up in Berlin until the age of 12 when a business opportunity relocated the family to Redgranite, his mother’s hometown.  Jerry...

Daniel L. "Dan" Creighbaum

Apr 25, 2021

Daniel L. “Dan” Creighbaum, age 51, of Wild Rose, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah.

Dan was born on August 13, 1969, in Ripon, Wisconsin, to Irene (Krenz) Phillips. He married the love of his life, Tami J. Baughman, on December 13, 2014.

Dan was...

Delores A. (Hughes) Nelson

Apr 24, 2021

Delores A. Nelson, age 92, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, April 24, 2021 at her home with her family at her side.

She was born February 2, 1929 in Stratford, Wisconsin the daughter of Bert and Tillie (Griener) Hughes.  She married Gordon Nelson on April 12, 1947 and they began their life together on the...

Jerome A. "Jerry" Way

Apr 23, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” A. Way, age 74, of Almond, WI passed away peacefully Friday morning, April 23, 2021 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point. Jerry was born at Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, MN on December 28, 1946 to Jerome R. Way and Eleanor I. Way.  Jerry grew up in both Wisconsin and Minnesota.  He had an older...

Victor L. Cejka Sr.

Apr 21, 2021

Victor L. Cejka, Sr., age 87, of Hancock, WI (formerly of Stickney and Berwyn, IL), passed away the morning of April 21, 2021, at his home on Fish Lake with his family by his side. Shortly after Vic passed away, the sunshine peaked through the clouds while the gentle breeze carried the falling snow across Fish Lake.

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Margaret J. (Grom) Engelmann

Apr 18, 2021

Margaret Jane “Peggy” Engelmann passed away in San Antonio, TX on April 18, 2021. Peggy was born in Waukegan, IL to John and Florence Grom. She attended Waukegan Township High School, graduating in 1964. She met George Engelmann in 1971, they were married in 1975 and became a blended family. Peggy was a homemaker for most of her life...

Robert "Bob" C. Saeger

Apr 18, 2021

Robert C. Saeger, age 56, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, April 18, 2021 at his home with his family at his side.

He was born September 20, 1964 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin.  He married Laura J. Czlapinski on April 21, 1990 in Wautoma.

Bob loved working for Taterland Farms (Gary Woyak)...

Richard P. Werner

Apr 14, 2021

Richard P. Werner, age 60, of Hancock, died suddenly and unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home.

He was born October 25, 1960 in Oshkosh the son of Richard A. and Lucy Priebe Werner.  Richard married Teresa Schlaeger on August 10, 1985 in Neenah.

Richard graduated from Oshkosh West after graduation he enlisted in...

Dennis G. Wedde

Apr 4, 2021

Dennis Glenn Wedde went to his Lord and Savior on April 4, 2021, Easter Sunday, after an intense struggle with brain cancer. He was the firstborn to Clarence and Gertrude Wedde on August 18, 1944. Dennis attended the Spees Corner School until 8th grade and went on to graduate from Wautoma High School and Waushara County Teachers College. He...

Terry D. Carpenter

Mar 30, 2021

Terry D. Carpenter , age 75, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Tuesday morning, March 30, 2021 at his home.

He was born November 27, 1945 in Burlington, Wisconsin the son of Lawrence and Arlene (Rockow) Carpenter.  On September 7, 1966 he married Marilyn L. Fedran in Wautoma and later raised four wonderful daughters,...

Phillip D. Keenlance

Mar 25, 2021

Phillip D. Keenlance, age 67, of Bancroft, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 26, 2021 at his home with his wife at his side.

He was born November 19, 1953 in Stevens Point the son of Earl and Mary (MrKvicka) Keenlance.  On May 24, 1975 he married Barbara A. Erickson and together they had four loving children, Sharon,...

Renae Ruth (Bourdon) Allison

Mar 15, 2021

Renae R. Allison, age 59, of rural Plainfield, passed away peacefully, Monday afternoon, March 15, 2021 at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born October 13, 1961 in Milwaukee the daughter of Douglas and Ruby (Kinkaid) Bourdon.

Renae loved the outdoors spending time with family and friends.  She...

Raymond "Chuck" C. Crawford

Mar 11, 2021

Raymond (Chuck) Crawford went to heaven on March 11, 2021 after living 25 years  with Parkinson Disease and having a brief battle with Covid.

Chuck was born on June 12, 1944 to Raymond and Lillian (Peterson) Crawford in Plainfield, Wi.  He graduated from Tri-County High School in 1962.  On June 12, 1965 he married Judy...

Milan "Mike" G. Dornik

Mar 11, 2021

Milan (Mike) G. Dornik, age 88 of Hancock, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday morning, March 11, 2021 at his home. He was born January 13, 1933 in Lyons, Illinois, the son of Joe and Eva (Kedro) Dornik. He married Donna M. Poad on October 12, 1957 at the church in Hancock. They celebrated 63 years...

Danette A. Nigh

Mar 8, 2021

Danette A. Nigh, age 42, of Madison, formerly of Bancroft, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on March 8, 2021.

Danette is survived by her dog, Frankee; her mother, Barb Nigh; her brothers and sisters, Dan, Dianne, Dennis and Delaine; her nephews and niece, Trevor, Isaiah, Dylan, Megan and Brandon; further survived by aunts,...

Eric R. Pilsl

Feb 27, 2021

Eric R. Pilsl , age 50, of Wautoma, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Saturday afternoon, February 27, 2021 at his home.

He was born November 10, 1970 in Oshkosh, the son of Al and Susan (Parker) Pilsl.  On July 4, 2018 he married the love of his life Jennifer Lynn Schwartzman.

Eric was...